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Diocesan Youth Discipleship TEam
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Do you ever feel like you are just going through the motions of life - bouncing from one activity to the next?
Do you want to discover something more?
Are you interested in discussing life's deepest and most fundamental questions and coming to a better understanding of what it all means?
Would you like to deepen your faith and have a real and authentic encounter with God?
If you answered yes to any of those things, check out the Diocesan Youth Discipleship Team!
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WHAT IS THE DISCIPLESHIP TEAM?
The Discipleship Team is a program for youth in 9th-12th grade that is designed to provide opportunities for personal spiritual growth and equip members with skills for missionary discipleship. -
What is the format of the program?
The Discipleship Team is made up of 4 pillars – Prayer, Community, Formation, and Evangelization. Over the course of the program, members of the Discipleship Team will have the opportunity to form community and friendships with their peers on the team, grow deeper in their knowledge of the Catholic faith, be empowered to evangelize the gospel message to others, and have the opportunity to encounter Jesus Christ in prayer and the Sacraments.
Prayer
Prayer is the foundation of discipleship. We cannot give what we have not yet received. As a Discipleship Team member, participants will have the opportunity to learn more about prayer and how to develop a daily prayer life through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This will begin at the retreat with sessions on prayer and opportunities to encounter Jesus in various forms of prayer as well as Adoration, confession, and Mass. Prayer will also be a strong theme in the monthly meetings with each meeting ending with Adoration and the opportunity for confession.
Community
The Discipleship Team is a community where participants have the opportunity to make new and lasting friendships with others from across the Diocese. This community provides an environment of trust and accountability. This community will be joined together at the retreat through icebreakers and team building activities, small group discussions, and ultimately in the Eucharist through Mass and Eucharistic Adoration.
Formation
Participants will also have the opportunity to grow and be challenged in their understanding of the Catholic faith. This begins at the retreat where the teens will learn about who Jesus is and how to be His disciple. At each monthly meeting, participants will have the opportunity to dive deeper into various formation topics. These topics are customized to the needs of the participants themselves and what they want to learn more about.
Evangelization
Participants will have the opportunity to put discipleship into practice through evangelization. This will take place in 3 primary ways:- Invite their peers to encounter Christ at High School Amplify – Discipleship Team members will have to opportunity to attend high school Amplify throughout the year and invite their friends/parish communities to join them.
- Evangelizing to their peers in their own parish communities – Discipleship Team members will be trained in evangelization and personal witness. We encourage their parish communities to give them opportunities to witness to their peers (religious ed, youth ministry, etc.)
- Optional opportunities to assist with Diocesan events such as middle school Amplify nights and Confirmation retreats.
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Meetings & Events
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Discipleship Team members are expected to attend the following events. If there are any issues or if you have any questions, please contact Tim Messenger at 508-929-4360 or at [email protected]
Monthly Meetings
First Thursday of the Month
6:30-8:30 PM (optional dinner at 6pm)
at North American Martyrs
Each meeting will begin with dinner (optional) at 6pm. This is followed by opportunities for team building and discussions on a selected faith topics. Every meeting concludes with some time in Eucharistic Adoration with the opportunity for confession also available!
Monthly Meeting Format
6:00: (Optional) Dinner
6:30: Team Building Activity
7:00: Discussion on select faith topic
8:00: Eucharistic Adoration (confessions available)
8:30: Meeting ends
Amplify Nights
Several times throughout the year, the Discipleship Team will participate in Diocesan Amplify nights. These gatherings are "mini-retreats" that last a couple of hours and include dinner, icebreakers, a guest speaker, Eucharistic Adoration, and confession. Discipleship Team are also encouraged to invite others from their parishes, schools, or friendship circles, to these events.2024-25 Amplify Schedule
October 26th at Our Lady of Czestochowa, Worcester
December 7th at St. Louis, Webster
January 25, 2025 at St. Rose of Lima, Northborough
March 29, 2025 at Our Lady of Providence, Worcester
May 17, 2025 at St. Edward the Confessor, Westminster
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Full Calendar of Dates
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August 2-4 - Discipleship Team Retreat
*@Anna Maria College, Paxton MA
September 5 - Regular Meeting
@North American Martyrs, Auburn
October 3 - Regular Meeting
@North American Martyrs, Auburn
October 26 - Amplify Night
*@Our Lady of Czestochowa, Worcester
November 7 - Regular Meeting
@North American Martyrs, Auburn
December 7 - Amplify Night
*@St. Louis, Webster
January 9, 2025 - Regular Meeting
@North American Martyrs, Auburn
January 25, 2025 - Amplify Night
*@St. Rose of Lima, Northborough
February 6, 2025 - Regular Meeting
@North American Martyrs, Auburn
March 6, 2025 - Regular Meeting
@North American Martyrs, Auburn
March 29, 2025 - Amplify Night
*@Our Lady of Providence, Worcester
April 3, 2025 - Regular Meeting
@North American Martyrs, Auburn
May 1, 2025 - End-of-Year Meeting
May 17, 2025 - Amplify Night
*@St. Edward the Confessor, Westminster
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How to sign up!
To sign up for the Discipleship Team, please complete the short sign-up form using the buttons below.
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